Spectacular northern views spanning Bellingham Bay, the coastal mountains, the Cascade Range, and the farmlands of Whatcom County. This view feels as if viewed from an airplane. Located on over 1/2 acre of land, this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom plus bonus room, 2.5-bath home was extensively updated in 2021. Improvements include a new composition roof, new furnace & air conditioning, hardwood floors, and a stunning modern kitchen, bathrooms, and surfaces. Expansive windows capture the breathtaking panorama and fill the home with natural light. Flexible living spaces and a versatile bonus room with a separate entrance and bath, as well as a bonus podcast studio. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with extraordinary views.
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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate • Monte D. Young
Bought with: Real Broker LLC
$854,000
1749 Sapphire Trail, Bellingham, WA 98226
3beds
1,961sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.54 Acres Lot
$857,200 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$3,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$857,200
$797,000 - $926,000
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Stunning modern kitchenHardwood floorsFlexible living spacesNew composition roofBonus podcast studio
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Listed by:
Monte D. Young,
Bellwether Real Estate,
Colton Young,
John L. Scott Bellingham
Bought with:
Tobi Smukler, 21021916
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2489935
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: closet
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,961
- Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Dimensions: 72 x 309 x 74 x 304
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Brush
Details
- Parcel number: 3803110531720000
- Zoning: RR@
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1981
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: septic
- Water: Public, Company: Whatcom Water District 7
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Emerald Lake
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $755,889
- Annual tax amount: $7,300
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $854,000-2.4%$435/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Pending sale | $875,000$446/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2489935 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+65.3%$446/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2489935 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2019 | Sold | $529,500$270/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1419811 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2019 | Pending sale | $529,500$270/sqft |
Source: Bellwether Real Estate #1419811 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $529,500$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,847 +7.8% | $755,889 +1% |
| 2023 | $6,354 +15.4% | $748,380 +23% |
| 2022 | $5,505 +9.6% | $608,439 +21% |
| 2021 | $5,025 +4.6% | $502,842 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $4,806 | $452,090 +7% |
| 2019 | $4,806 +2.4% | $422,446 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $4,692 +12% | $378,912 +13% |
| 2017 | $4,188 -3.3% | $335,264 +10% |
| 2016 | $4,331 +24.3% | $304,760 +5% |
| 2015 | $3,486 | $290,229 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,486 +1.9% | $277,016 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $3,422 | $265,847 |
| 2012 | -- | $265,847 |
| 2011 | -- | $265,847 |
| 2010 | -- | $265,847 -0.3% |
| 2009 | $2,431 -6.2% | $266,580 +6.1% |
| 2008 | $2,591 | $251,150 |
| 2007 | $2,591 +9.9% | $251,150 |
| 2005 | $2,358 | $251,150 +39.4% |
| 2004 | $2,358 -3.5% | $180,190 |
| 2003 | $2,444 +1.9% | $180,190 |
| 2002 | $2,398 +3.3% | $180,190 +3.2% |
| 2001 | $2,322 | $174,670 +13.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $154,470 |
| 1999 | -- | $154,470 |
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Neighborhood: 98226
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northern Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northern Heights Ele
- Middle: Shuksan Mid
- High: Squalicum High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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